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On the recordMarch 11, 2007
There are some small glimmers of success already. Let's give it a chance, give this great general and these young people a chance to succeed in Iraq.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain expresses cautious optimism about the situation in Iraq and urges support for military efforts.

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